Identity
The self
idea
What does it take for someone to become a ‘different person’?
What does it really mean when you say of an individual that they are so transformed as to be a ‘different person’?
by John Schwenkler
Sex and sexuality
idea
Human bodies change through life. So does our sexuality
Sexual identity is more than sexual orientation. It develops and changes as our bodies develop and change through our lives
by Jana Byars
Stories and literature
guide
How to nurture a personal library
An escape, a sanctuary, a place of pleasure, a memoir. Take these steps to ensure your library is just what you want it to be
by Freya Howarth
Spirituality and religion
film
When his faith crumbles, an ‘Amish atheist’ rebuilds his world from scratch
Directed by Lance Edmands
Identity
idea
I rebuilt my self-esteem by changing the story of who I am
I once clung to a dubious family legend to help me cope with a difficult childhood. I’ve since found a better story to tell
by Patricia Olsen
Sex and sexuality
idea
The new genomics of sexuality moves us beyond ‘born this way’
The new genomics of sexuality reflects a social and political reality that has moved beyond ‘born this way’ and the ‘gay gene’
by Joanna Wuest
Laughter and comedy
film
An Orthodox Jew struggles to balance his two callings – religion and comedy
Directed by Jonathan Miller
Identity
idea
Why Spanish colonial officials feared the power of clothing
Colonial society depends on a clear distinction between the rulers and the ruled. Clothing could create problems
by Rebecca Earle
Psychosis and schizophrenia
idea
People with psychosis can heal by rebuilding their life stories
The narrative identities of people with schizophrenia reveal its profound disruption – but also the potential for growth
by Henry R Cowan
Childhood and adolescence
film
The terror and thrill of seeing yourself in your father
Directed by Charles Williams